Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Ashington. Classes run at Northumberland College Ashington Campus. This is a full-time, daytime course covering facials, makeup application, eye treatments, waxing, and client care. You'll also build retail skills and gain hands-on experience through real-world placements. The course runs for around 340 hours over one year. To enrol, you'll need three GCSEs at grade 4 to 9 including Maths, English Language, and Science, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Who this course is for
Discover the exciting journey to becoming a beauty professional with our Level 2 course, designed to equip you with the essential skills needed for a thriving career in beauty therapy. This intensive one-year program offers hands-on experience in facials, makeup application, eye treatments, waxing, and more. You'll learn from industry experts, gain valuable retail insights, and enhance your client care skills in a dynamic educational environment. With opportunities for real-world placements and comprehensive support in key subjects like Maths and English, this pathway not only prepares you for immediate entry into beauty salons but also lays the groundwork for advanced studies in beauty and spa therapy. Embrace your passion for beauty, refine your skills, and build a foundation for a successful career in this vibrant industry.
Entry requirements
You will need 3 GCSE's at grade 4-9 includings Maths, English Language and Science. Or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll carry out facial treatments and skin care routines.
You'll apply makeup for a range of occasions and skin types.
You'll perform eye treatments including lash and brow work.
You'll carry out waxing treatments safely and professionally.
You'll develop client care and consultation skills.
You'll gain retail knowledge relevant to beauty product sales.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical, hands-on training. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, where you'll show your skills on real clients, alongside written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll work in a salon-style environment at Northumberland College Ashington Campus, practising treatments under tutor supervision.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland College Ashington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: provide facials, waxing, and body treatments in a salon.
Makeup artist: work in salons, studios, or on location for events.
Nail technician: specialise in nail treatments alongside beauty skills.
Salon receptionist: client-facing role using your customer care experience.
Beauty retail advisor: advise customers on skincare and beauty products.
Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (City and Guilds) - deepens your skills in advanced treatments and prepares you for senior therapist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy - specialises in body massage and holistic treatments.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you want to teach beauty therapy in the future.
NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy - a work-based route recognised by salon employers for senior positions.
